Floods in the tourist paradise
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Floods in the tourist paradise - dam in danger zone

Thousands of people have been evacuated and a dam is at risk of bursting. Heavy rain in Hawaii, USA, has led to major flooding.

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Large parts of Oahu's North Shore, a world-famous surfing spot, are covered in muddy river water after heavy rains washed over Hawaii's already saturated land.

5,500 people have been evacuated north of the state capital, Honolulu, as there is a risk of a 120-year-old dam bursting.

Damage is already estimated at more than $1 billion as buildings and infrastructure have been damaged.

"This will have very serious consequences for us as a state," said Governor Josh Green.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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